2NZ-FE FUEL  FUEL SYSTEM  PRECAUTION  


PRECAUTIONS


a.

Before inspecting and repairing the fuel system, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>REPAIR INSTRUCTION>PRECAUTION



b.

Do not smoke or work near fire when handling the fuel system.


c.

Keep fuel away from rubber or leather parts.



DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE


CAUTION:
·

Make sure the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or less when performing this procedure.

·

Perform the following procedure to prevent fuel from spraying before removing any fuel system parts.

·

Pressure will still remain in the fuel lines even after performing the following procedure. When disconnecting a fuel line, cover it with a piece of cloth to prevent fuel from spraying or coming out.



a.

When discharging fuel system pressure by disconnecting the C/OPN NO. 1 relay:

i.

Remove the engine room relay block and junction block assembly cover.


ii.

Remove the C/OPN NO. 1 relay.


iii.

Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch off.

NOTICE:

Do not increase the engine speed or drive the vehicle while waiting for the engine to stop on its own.



iv.

Crank the engine again and make sure that the engine does not start.

HINT:

DTC P0171 (System Too Lean), P1603 (Engine Stall History), P1604 (Startability Malfunction) and P1605 (Rough Idling) may be stored. Clear the DTCs before proceeding to the next step.

Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>2NZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL>SFI SYSTEM>DTC CHECK / CLEAR



v.

Remove the fuel tank cap assembly and discharge the pressure from the fuel tank sub-assembly.


vi.

Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>REPAIR INSTRUCTION>INITIALIZATION



vii.

Install the C/OPN NO. 1 relay.


viii.

Install the engine room relay block and junction block assembly cover.



b.

When discharging fuel system pressure by disconnecting the fuel pump connector:

i.

Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

Click hereVehicle Interior>SEAT>REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Fixed Seat Type)>REMOVAL


ii.
A310736

Remove the rear floor service hole cover and butyl tape.


iii.

Disconnect the fuel pump connector.


iv.

Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch off.

NOTICE:

Do not increase the engine speed or drive the vehicle while waiting for the engine to stop on its own.



v.

Crank the engine again and make sure that the engine does not start.

HINT:

DTC P0171 (System Too Lean), P1603 (Engine Stall History), P1604 (Startability Malfunction) and P1605 (Rough Idling) may be stored. Clear the DTCs before proceeding to the next step.

Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>2NZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL>SFI SYSTEM>DTC CHECK / CLEAR



vi.

Remove the fuel tank cap assembly and discharge the pressure from the fuel tank sub-assembly.


vii.

Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>REPAIR INSTRUCTION>INITIALIZATION



viii.

Remove any remaining butyl tape from the rear floor service hole cover and vehicle body.


ix.

Clean and degrease the installation surfaces of the rear floor service hole cover and vehicle body.


x.

Connect the fuel pump connector.


xi.

Install the rear floor service hole cover with new butyl tape.


xii.

Install the rear seat cushion assembly.

Click hereVehicle Interior>SEAT>REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Fixed Seat Type)>INSTALLATION




FUEL LINE


a.

When disconnecting a high-pressure fuel line, a large amount of fuel will spray. Perform the following procedure:

i.

Discharge fuel system pressure.


ii.

Disconnect the fuel tube.


iii.

Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube into a container.


iv.

Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.



b.

Quick Type A:

Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.


i.
A310731

Disengage the claw and remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp. (for Vehicle Body Side)


ii.
A323542

Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp. (for Engine Side)


iii.

Check that there is no dirt or other foreign matter around the fuel tube connector before disconnecting it. Clean the joint if necessary.


iv.
A159424C31
2.271,1.51 2.729,1.198 2.729,1.198 2.531,1.51 false 2.177,3.719 2.177,4.042 2.177,4.042 1.729,4.042 false 2,3.719 2,4.042 false 2.552,3.354 2.271,3.073 2.271,3.073 2.167,3.073 false 2.667,3.896 2.833,4.052 2.833,4.052 2.927,4.052 false 1.177,3.385 0.938,3.104 0.938,3.104 0.833,3.104 false 2.823,3.458 2.927,3.208 2.927,3.208 3.021,3.208 false 2.781,1.083 2.969,1.271 0.188,0.188 10 false *a 2,3 2.198,3.219 0.198,0.219 10 false *a 1.552,3.958 1.729,4.188 0.177,0.229 10 false *b 2.99,3.979 3.188,4.198 0.198,0.219 10 false *c 3.073,3.135 3.271,3.354 0.198,0.219 10 false *e 0.667,3.031 0.865,3.25 0.198,0.219 10 false *d
*a Retainer
*b O-ring
*c Fuel Tube Connector
*d Nylon Tube
*e Fuel Pipe
V100135

Pinch
V100136

Pull


Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.

NOTICE:

Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.



v.

If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.

NOTICE:
·

Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

·

Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.

·

Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.




vi.

Check if there is any foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.


vii.

Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.



c.

Quick Type A:

Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.

NOTICE:

Check if there is any damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.


i.

Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.


ii.
A303841C01
1.542,1.563 1.698,1.76 0.156,0.198 10 false .
V100135

Pull


After connecting the fuel lines, check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.


iii.

Engage the claw and install the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp. (for Vehicle Body Side)


iv.

Install the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp. (for Engine Side)




d.

Quick Type B:

Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.


i.
A310728C01
0.854,3.063 1.073,3.063 1.073,3.063 1.26,2.854 false 2.052,2.75 2.417,2.75 false 0.688,2.979 1,3.135 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 1.885,2.667 2.198,2.823 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*a Retainer
V100135

Pull out
V100136

Pull off


Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tube connector.

NOTICE:

Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.



ii.
A310289C01
1.979,1.729 1.979,1.302 false 1.656,1.74 2.135,1.74 2.135,1.74 2.135,1.313 false 2.875,1.729 2.875,1.531 2.875,1.531 2.583,1.25 false 2.542,0.917 2.708,0.49 2.708,0.49 2.802,0.49 false 2.052,0.427 2.219,0.427 2.219,0.427 2.375,0.844 false 2.833,0.396 3.146,0.552 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 1.49,1.646 1.802,1.802 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 1.896,0.333 2.208,0.49 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 2.792,1.75 3.021,1.906 0.229,0.156 10 false *d
*a Retainer
*b O-ring
*c Fuel Tube Connector
*d Fuel Pipe


If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.

NOTICE:
·

Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

·

Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.




iii.

Check if there is any foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.


iv.

Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.



e.

Quick Type B:

Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.

NOTICE:

Check if there is any damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.


i.
A310729C01
0.844,3.094 1.031,3.094 1.031,3.094 1.271,2.844 false 2.021,2.75 2.406,2.75 false 0.677,3 0.99,3.156 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 1.844,2.656 2.156,2.813 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*a Retainer
V100135

Push
V100136

Push in


Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.


ii.

Connect the fuel lines and push in the retainer. Check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.




f.

Quick Type C:

Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.


i.
A270948C03
1.594,0.698 2.198,0.344 2.198,0.344 2.396,0.344 false 2.104,2.01 2.865,2.01 2.865,2.01 2.865,1.844 false 2.333,2.01 2.333,1.823 false 2.448,0.271 2.729,0.438 0.281,0.167 10 false *a 1.938,1.927 2.219,2.094 0.281,0.167 10 false *b
*a Retainer
*b Claw
V100135

Push
V100136

Pull out
V100137

Pull off


Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.

NOTICE:

Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.



ii.
A303817C04
1.365,1.823 1.573,1.823 1.573,1.823 1.573,1.531 false 1.875,1.073 1.875,0.823 1.875,0.823 2.031,0.823 false 2.26,1.292 2.385,1.01 2.385,1.01 2.563,1.01 false 2.01,1.99 1.896,1.99 1.896,1.99 1.781,1.719 false 2.073,0.76 2.385,0.917 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.073,1.938 2.385,2.094 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 1.208,1.729 1.521,1.885 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 2.604,0.958 2.917,1.115 0.313,0.156 10 false *d
*a Retainer
*b Fuel Tube Connector
*c O-ring
*d Fuel Pipe


If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.

NOTICE:
·

Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

·

Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has an O-ring that seals the fuel pipe.




iii.

Check if there is any foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.


iv.

Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.



g.

Quick Type C:

Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.

NOTICE:

Check if there is any damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.


i.
A270950C03
2.021,2.021 2.865,2.021 2.865,2.021 2.865,1.844 false 2.333,2.021 2.333,1.823 false 1.656,0.667 2.083,0.365 2.083,0.365 2.219,0.365 false 2.313,0.271 2.49,0.438 0.177,0.167 10 false *a 1.833,1.927 2.01,2.094 0.177,0.167 10 false *b
*a Retainer
*b Claw
V100135

Push
V100136

Push in


Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.


ii.

Connect the fuel lines and push in the retainer to engage the 2 claws. Check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.




h.
A289951C03
2.333,0.427 2.521,0.427 2.521,0.427 2.823,0.74 false 0.917,1.615 1.104,1.615 1.104,1.615 1.365,1.333 false 1.708,1.281 1.906,1.594 1.906,1.594 2.052,1.594 false 2.156,0.354 2.448,0.594 0.292,0.24 10 *a 2.115,1.531 2.438,1.792 0.323,0.26 10 *b 0.698,1.563 1,1.823 0.302,0.26 10 *c
*a Fuel Tube Connector
*b Nylon Tube
*c Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber Protector


Observe the following precautions when handling a nylon tube:

NOTICE:
·

Do not twist the nylon tube of the fuel tube connector or fuel tube connector when connecting it.

·

Do not remove the Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber protector on the outside of the nylon tube.

·

Do not pinch or kink the nylon tubes to prevent fuel leaks.





FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY


a.
A264991C05
0.167,0.104 3.271,1.417 3.104,1.313 0.167,1.469 3.271,3.188 3.104,1.719 1.115,1.073 1.115,1.177 false 0.75,0.906 0.75,1.177 false 1.115,2.563 1.115,2.729 false 0.74,2.354 0.74,2.708 false 0.667,1.188 0.865,1.375 0.198,0.188 10 false *1 0.667,2.74 0.865,2.927 0.198,0.188 10 false *1 1.031,1.188 1.229,1.375 0.198,0.188 10 false *2 1.042,2.729 1.24,2.917 0.198,0.188 10 false *2 0.26,0.156 0.458,0.344 0.198,0.188 10 false *a 0.271,1.521 0.469,1.708 0.198,0.188 10 false *b
*1 O-ring
*2 Fuel Delivery Pipe Sub-assembly
*a Correct
*b Incorrect


Observe the following precautions when removing and installing the fuel injector assemblies:

i.

Do not reuse the O-ring or injector vibration insulator.


ii.

When placing a new O-ring onto the fuel injector assembly, do not damage the O-ring.


iii.

Coat a new O-ring with gasoline or spindle oil before installing it.

NOTICE:

Do not use engine oil, gear oil or brake fluid.




b.
A264992C06
2.677,0.302 3.031,0.302 false 2.51,0.604 2.75,0.854 2.75,0.854 2.854,0.854 false 1.802,2.042 1.667,2.042 1.667,2.042 1.427,1.802 false 0.656,0.854 0.854,0.854 0.854,0.854 1.365,1.271 false 3.104,0.229 3.271,0.385 0.167,0.156 10 false *1 1.844,1.979 2.01,2.135 0.167,0.156 10 false *3 2.917,0.781 3.115,0.948 0.198,0.167 10 false *2 0.469,0.781 0.635,0.938 0.167,0.156 10 false *4
*1 Fuel Delivery Pipe Sub-assembly
*2 O-ring
*3 Injector Vibration Insulator
*4 Fuel Injector Assembly


Install the fuel injector assembly into the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly and cylinder head sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Apply gasoline or spindle oil to the contact surfaces of the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly and fuel injector assembly before installing it.




FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY


a.
A180718

Do not disconnect the tube shown in the illustration when disassembling the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly. Doing so will cause reassembly of the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly to be impossible as the tube is pressed into the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.


b.

When replacing the fuel filter, replace it together with the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.



INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK


a.

Check that there are no fuel leaks from the fuel system after doing any maintenance or repairs.

Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>2NZ-FE FUEL>FUEL SYSTEM>ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION